BATTLE STATIONS - THE REALITY OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE (1 OF 5)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Battle Stations - The Reality of Spiritual Warfare (1 of 5)
Series: War Games
Joey Rodgers
Ephesians 6:10-18
If you have your Bible, please turn to Ephesians 6 as we begin a series on what I believe is an essential topic in light of what's happening in our nation. It's a topic that may seem a bit mystical, but it's definitely real.
From as far back as I can remember, whether it was w/ an Atari, an X-box, or a Play Station - I've been a fan of playing video games. In fact, if I were being honest, I can get lost for hours on end - oblivious to the world around me. And of all the games I enjoy playing, I'm a big fan of 1st person shooters - especially war games. There's just something about engaging in the strategy of warfare I enjoy. And yes, I know it is all to pretend!
Yet there's a war going on w/in and around us that's NOT pretending. It's a war being waged day-by-day and min-by-min that requires our full attention and engagement. But it's not a battle b/w flesh/blood - but a spiritual battle being waged in which the battlefield is our minds, our lives, our families/communities.
Paul wrote - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle isn't against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. So, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, w/ the belt of truth buckled around your waist, w/ the breastplate of righteousness in place, and w/ your feet fitted w/ the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, w/ which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which ...
Series: War Games
Joey Rodgers
Ephesians 6:10-18
If you have your Bible, please turn to Ephesians 6 as we begin a series on what I believe is an essential topic in light of what's happening in our nation. It's a topic that may seem a bit mystical, but it's definitely real.
From as far back as I can remember, whether it was w/ an Atari, an X-box, or a Play Station - I've been a fan of playing video games. In fact, if I were being honest, I can get lost for hours on end - oblivious to the world around me. And of all the games I enjoy playing, I'm a big fan of 1st person shooters - especially war games. There's just something about engaging in the strategy of warfare I enjoy. And yes, I know it is all to pretend!
Yet there's a war going on w/in and around us that's NOT pretending. It's a war being waged day-by-day and min-by-min that requires our full attention and engagement. But it's not a battle b/w flesh/blood - but a spiritual battle being waged in which the battlefield is our minds, our lives, our families/communities.
Paul wrote - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle isn't against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. So, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, w/ the belt of truth buckled around your waist, w/ the breastplate of righteousness in place, and w/ your feet fitted w/ the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, w/ which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which ...
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